PGRNY Completed Missions

HOTH Mission

Buffalo Niagara Honor Flight Mission 14
Send Off & Welcome Home

All Military Branches

Buffalo, NY - 06/16/2023

***UPDATED 15 June 2023 - 20:40 hrs***
IMPORTANT: Both stages (Friday & Saturday) are
occurring at times of peak airport traffic. It is imperative that
you follow directions of the Ride Captains and NFTA Security.

Please see updated First and Second Stage information below.

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 1, Region 2

About the Mission:

Patriot Guard Riders has been requested to participate in the send off and welcome home of Buffalo Niagara Honor Flight Mission 14.  Mission 14 is special for two reasons: This flight will be the first overnight excursion, and the flight will be comprised of Purple Heart Medal recipients.

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

06/16/2023 at 10:00am

Staging Location:

Tops Corporate Offices
1760 Wehrle Drive
Buffalo, NY 14221
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Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Tom Murphy - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:

Updated 8 March 2022

Based on the most current COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines: Protect Yourself and Your Family from COVID-19, and CDC Guidelines of 3 March 2022, going forward, the Lead Ride Captain for any mission will be responsible for determining whether PGR members will have to mask up or not. Please ensure that you have a mask with you, should the need arise, and respect the LRC’s decision in these matters.

Special Information:

PGR will stage in preparation for the escort to Buffalo Niagara International Airport of two buses of Purple Heart Medal recipients, their guardians, and BNHF staff.  PGR will provide a flag line for the send-off ceremony.

UPDATE - First Stage Update: At the end of the escort to the upper (Departure) level, escort vehicles are to continue down the ramp, and park in the first lot on the right. Then proceed back into the airport with your flags for the send off ceremony.

Please be prepared with a clean 3x5 American, POW or military branch flag, dress for the weather, and ensure your large flags are securely attached.
We have a very busy schedule this week in the Region. Please do your best to support as many Missions as possible, including this one to honor our brave Purple Heart Medal recipients.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

06/17/2023 at 05:00pm

Second Location:

Buffalo Niagara International Airport
4200 Genesee Street (Route 33)
Buffalo, NY 14225
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Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Richard "Dixie" Hancock

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Second Stage - Special Information:

Please park in the Short Term or far Limo Lot.  There will be no escort back to Tops Corporate Offices.  Please assemble in the lower level (baggage claim), at the west end.
Please be prepared with a clean 3x5 American, POW or military branch flag.

UPDATE - Second Stage Update: Members are to park in the first lot on the right past the ramp (NOT the old Limo lot!), then proceed into the airport with your flags. Please meet up with the American Legion at the east end of the baggage claim for the welcome home ceremony.

Thank you for doing what you're able to help welcome home our Purple Heart Medal recipients, their proud guardians and the wonderful BNHF staff.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Don Higgins, SRC, Region-1

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